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By ANTHONY CAMMALLERI

GREENFIELD — The Community Preservation Committee voted to decline funding for three proposed projects this year — one for the construction of a greywater system for a proposed housing development at Stone Farm Lane, and two for the renovation and expansion of the city’s pickleball courts — while fully funding the remainder of project applications for $158,162.

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GREENFIELD — Of the 16 American and Canadian municipalities nominated to the Strongest Town Contest, Greenfield has advanced to the third round as one of the remaining eight.

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GREENFIELD — Mayor Ginny Desorgher addressed the School Committee Wednesday night to explain why the city cannot fund the School Department’s proposed $1.89 million budget increase in fiscal year 2026.

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GREENFIELD — After months of anticipation, the Starbucks at 200 Mohawk Trail opened its doors Thursday morning to serve its first customer: 12-year-old Emma Lanoue, a seventh grader at Pioneer Valley Regional School.

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GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Police Department is urging those who have applied for either new or renewed gun licenses to be patient, as it has been processing a weekly volume of applications that is roughly double what was seen in October.

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NORTHFIELD — Firefighters came to the rescue of a 6-month-old border collie Tuesday evening after it fell through the ice of the partially melted Connecticut River.

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DEERFIELD — Fire Chief Daren Melnik said he believes a faulty extension cord may be responsible for a greenhouse fire on Jones Road Tuesday afternoon.

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TURNERS FALLS — Police and firefighters blocked off a portion of the road at the Walgreens plaza on Avenue A Monday evening after an individual called the pharmacy to report a bomb, according to Turners Falls Fire Capt. Michael Currie.

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GREENFIELD — After the Planning Board voted unanimously to approve a series of housing-related ordinances last week, the Economic Development Committee is expected to discuss them, and potentially vote on them, Tuesday evening.

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GREENFIELD — Latte lovers will have to wait until later this week for their favorite Starbucks beverage as, contrary to the corporation’s previous announcement that its 200 Mohawk Trail location would open Monday, March 10, it is now expected to open in a few days.

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GREENFIELD — A new Starbucks location is expected to open Monday, March 10, at the site of the former Friendly’s at 200 Mohawk Trail, which closed in September after roughly 42 years in business.

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GREENFIELD — The Public Safety Commission voted unanimously this week to approve the promotion of Fire Capt. Peter McIver to deputy chief, filling a role that has been vacant since the departure of Ed Jarvis more than five years ago.

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GREENFIELD — The Episcopal Church of Saints James and Andrew is in need of significant repairs after high winds knocked off parts of the roof last week.

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GREENFIELD — City Council will vote on whether to approve the formation of a new committee intended to discuss ways to best serve and interact with the city’s homeless population during its next meeting March 19.

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GREENFIELD — The 2024 District Report Card from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shows the Greenfield School Department was behind state averages in students’ completion of core curriculum, placement in advanced courses and ninth grade passing rates.

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GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College has increased the number of public safety officers patrolling its campus as the administration investigates reported threats made by a student to a faculty member on Friday.

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WHATELY — Northampton Police took a 57-year-old man from Rimrock, Arizona, into custody Tuesday morning after an 80 mph pursuit on Interstate 91 North ended with the suspect allegedly pulling a knife on police officers.

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GREENFIELD — Following the state’s release of guidelines outlining how accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, can be locally regulated earlier this year, housing activists filed four proposed amendments to regulate ADUs in the form of a citizen’s petition on Friday.

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GREENFIELD — A man driving a Toyota SUV caused minor damage to the Franklin County Community Justice Support Center after he crashed into the 106 Main St. property on his way to a doctor’s appointment Monday morning.

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GREENFIELD — As the city’s Community Preservation Committee decides how it will spend $213,000 in available CPA funds, the public weighed in at a hearing Thursday, expressing an overwhelming support for projects related to affordable housing.